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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Simon's Paper Piecing Challenge!

Hello there! This week's challenge involves paper piecing, which, as defined by the lovely Jo, requires the following: "you stamp your image onto white card and also onto patterned paper. You then cut out the shapes you want from the patterned paper and glue it to your image on the white card. You can paper piece anything but its usually clothing and accessories."

Martine used a gorgeous poinsettia flower on her card. Tim Holtz and Prima joined together to make Poinsettias (leaves and flowers included in this tin - score!!). I also like the Willow with Lantern Stamp (by Whiff of Joy - expected to come in any day now). Like the "Christmas Wishes" sentiment? For something similar, we have Holiday Wishes by Hero Arts - it's a really great variety of holiday sentiments!

Lols used a sweet stamp by Penny Black called Sweet Thing! I really like the embellishments in the top right corner too - these are Robin's Nest Dew Drops in the color Purple Hair (hehe). There's so much to like about this card, but I'll just pick one more specialty item - the flower-shaped buttons. I can't get enough of shaped buttons. Try Flower Card Buttons by Hero Arts for a close look.

Debby embossed the white background behind Tilda - such a subtle, pretty accent. It's a great additive to a Christmas card - try Cuttlebug's D'vine Swirls. I really like the punch around the image too. For a different, (but in my opinion equally as attractive), punch, try Modern Garland by Martha Stewart.

Christine used a Magnolia stamp called Lace Banner which is super because it comes blank so you can add whatever sentiment you want! Did you know what Magnolia has a whole collection of flower and leaf embellishments? For something like what Christine used, check out the Purple flowers.

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